Collagen peptides are unique as their composition is made up largely of glycine, proline, arginine, hydroxylysine and hydroxylysine.

Relatively low biological value, mainly due to the low amount of BCAA and lysine.

However there may be benefits to augmenting an optimal protein diet with oral collagen. At this time the mechanism is unknown yet the initial studies show a positive impact on multiple health domains.

Essential part of the makeup of hair, skin, nails and other connective tissue, however it's important to note that collagen production declines as we age.

Exercise has been shown to be a potent regulator of collagen turnover resulting in an upregulation of collagen synthesis for a period of up to 72 hours. Exercise results in an increase in hormones that have been shown to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in connective tissue.

On the other hand, (hydroxprolyl-glycine) OG has been detected at a relatively high concentration in human peripheral blood following the ingestion. Data suggests that some of the benefit from collagen may be its high amount of glycine which has been shown to stimulate HGH release from the pituitary.

In addition oral collagen has been shown to impact osteoblast activity which help with bone and joint health.

The turn over rate of collagen 1.4% per day- oral injection is unknown as to the amount for replacement however much of the data supports a minimum use of 15 grams.